CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, brain (no contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital Cushing

Billing Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70551
Insurance Median: $996
Cash Discount Price: $999
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, brain (no contrast) at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is $996. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $999. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 East Cherry Street, Cushing, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$999

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$996

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $999 (410%)

Insurance Median: $996 (409%)

Cash: $999 (410% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $996 (409% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 409% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 309%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Black Lung [6055]	$832	341%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$832 - $996	341%
Hooray Health [8000]	$832	341%
Lucent Health [6000]	$832	341%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$832	341%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$832	341%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$905	371%
UnitedHealthcare	$905 - $1,648	371%
Web Tpa [2115]	$996	409%
Cigna	$1,628	668%
Healthpartners [1500]	$1,628	668%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$1,628	668%
Pba [1775]	$1,628	668%
Global Health [1430]	$2,065	847%
First Health [1375]	$2,308	947%
Multiplan [1680]	$2,308	947%
Healthcare Solutions [1485]	$2,364	970%
Healthsmart [1505]	$2,830	1161%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$3,330	1366%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $999.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70551.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70551.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.